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    Romania Tax Guide

    In 2026, the headline personal income tax rate in Romania is 10% and the corporate tax rate is 16%. Checked against official guidance on 8 November 2026.

    Personal income
    10%Flat rate on salary income after mandatory social contributions
    Corporate
    16%1% on revenue (micro-enterprises, revenue up to EUR 100,000 from 2026) · minimum turnover tax for turnover above EUR 50 million, 0.5% of the formula base in 2026

    At a glance

    Personal income tax (headline rate)10%Flat rate on salary income after mandatory social contributions
    Corporate tax16%1% on revenue (micro-enterprises, revenue up to EUR 100,000 from 2026) · minimum turnover tax for turnover above EUR 50 million, 0.5% of the formula base in 2026
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    Crypto taxUnlock with Signal
    Dividend taxUnlock with Signal
    Rental income taxUnlock with Signal
    Residency threshold (days)Unlock with Signal
    Special tax regimeNo

    Source: official guidance· last verified 8 Nov 2026

    Informational only. Not tax or financial advice. Verify with a qualified professional before you act.

    Romania residency rule

    Romania residency is determined by a combination of physical presence and personal ties: day count, habitual abode, centre of vital interests, and treaty tie-breakers. Heed tracks the full rule and counts the days for you.

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    Move, incorporate, and bank in Romania

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    What Heed tracks in Romania

    Legislative changes

    Confirmed changes to Romania tax law, each checked against its official source.

    Residency thresholds

    Day counts against Romania residency rules, with proactive warnings.

    Regime updates

    Special regimes and rule changes for Romania residents, where an official source publishes them.

    Romania tax, common questions

    Is Romania a tax haven?

    Romania is not generally classified as a tax haven, though specific regimes and bilateral treaties may still create planning opportunities. Heed tracks the rules of Romania across multiple jurisdictions so you can compare in context.

    What is the income tax rate in Romania?

    The headline personal income tax rate in Romania is 10% (flat rate on salary income after mandatory social contributions). Effective rates vary by income level, residency status, and applicable regime. Heed keeps the rate alongside the legislative changes that move it.

    Does Romania tax cryptocurrency?

    Crypto taxation in Romania varies by holding period, activity type, and residency. Heed maintains the current rate and surfaces a change when we publish it, verified against its official source. The headline rate is available inside the Heed dashboard on Signal and above.

    How long do I need to stay in Romania to become tax resident?

    Tax residency in Romania is determined by a combination of physical presence and personal ties: day count, habitual abode, centre of vital interests, and treaty tie-breakers. Heed counts the days for you and warns before you cross. The full residency rule, including the day threshold and rolling window, is available on Signal and above.

    Does Romania have a digital nomad visa or special regime?

    Visa and regime options in Romania change. Heed records confirmed changes, each with its official source, and matches them to your profile.

    How does Romania compare with other Europe jurisdictions?

    Heed's Tax Rankings compare Romania with other Europe jurisdictions on employment, capital gains, dividend, crypto, rental and corporate tax. The full table is inside the app, from Signal up.

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    How Heed tracks Romania

    Romania surfaces across three Heed tools: every legislative change matched to your profile, every threshold counted, every rate compared.

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